Publications

2021

Thibodeau, L., Nielsen, R., Tran, C., and Jacob, R. (2021). Communicating During COVID-19: The Effect of Transparent Masks for Speech Recognition in Noise. Ear and Hearing, 42, 772-781.

Serkan, T, Stephanie Tittle, Thibodeau, L, & Panahi, I. (2021). A Hearing Test Simulator GUI for clinical testing of speech recognition: Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics: Vol 33, No 1.

Patel K, Thibodeau L, McCullough D, Freeman E, Panahi I. (2021). Development and Pilot Testing of Smartphone-Based Hearing Test Application. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11):5529.

Shankar, N., Bhat, G., Panahi, I., Tittle, S., & Thibodeau, L. (2021). Smartphone-based single-channel speech enhancement application for hearing aids. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 150.


2020

Tittle, S., Thibodeau, L, Panahi, I., Tokgoz,S., Shankar, N., Shreedhar Bhat, G. & Patel, K. (2020). Behavioral Validation of the Smartphone for Remote Microphone Technology, Seminars in Hearing, 41(04), 291-301.

Thibodeau, L. (2020). Between the Listener and the Talker: Connectivity Options. Seminars in Hearing, 41(04), 247-253.

Fray, S. & Thibodeau, L (2020). The Acoustic Transparency of Waterproof Smartphone Cases. Seminars in Hearing, 41(04), 309-316.

Turton, L., Souza, P., Thibodeau, L., Hickson, L., Gifford, R., Bird, J., Stropahl, M., Gailey, L., Fulton, B., Scarinci, N., Ekberg, K., & Timmer, B. (2020). Guidelines for Best Practice in the Audiological Management of Adults with Severe and Profound Hearing Loss. Seminars in Hearing, 41(03), 141-246.


2019

Thibodeau, L. (2019). Assistive Technology in the Age of Smart Phones and Tablets. In Montano, J. and Spitzer, J. Third Ed. Aural Rehabilitation for Adults. Plural Publishing.

Daniel, L., King, K., Thibodeau, L., Cokely, C. (2019). Considerations in Aural Rehabilitation for Adults. In Daniel, L. and Bharadwaj, S. Ed. A Video-based Aural Rehabilitation Guide: Enhancing Listening and Spoken Language in Children and Adults. Plural Publishing.

Thibodeau, L, (2019) Benefit in Speech Recognition in Noise in Group Settings obtained with Wireless Microphones. J Am Acad Audiol. 2019 Nov 15:0. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.19060.

Thibodeau, L. (2019.) Benefits of Remote Microphone Technology in Health Care Management for the World War II Generation, ASHA Perspectives. DOI: 10.1044/2019_PERS-SIG7-2019-0006.


2017

dos Santos, L., Schafer, E., Thibodeau, L., and Tangerino, R. (2017) The Brazilian Phrases in Noise Test (PINT Brazil) View PDF.. Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology, 23, 1-8.


2016

Thibodeau, L. and Shonebarger, B. (2016). Removing Reluctance in Remote Microphone Use. In Madell, J. and Flexer, C. Ed. Pediatric Audiology Casebook. 2nd Edition. Plural Publishing.

Panahi,I., Kehtarnavaz, N., and Thibodeau, L. (2016). Smartphone-based noise adaptive speech enhancement for hearing aid applications, IEEExplore, 2016, 85 – 88, DOI: 10.1109/EMBC.2016.7590646


2015

Thibodeau, L. (2015). Linguistic Considerations for Persons with Hearing Loss. In Augustine Agwuele and Andrew Lotto Ed. Essays in Speech Processes Language Production and Perception dedicated to Harvey M.Sussman. Equinox Publishing. www.equinoxpub.com


2014

Thibodeau, L. & Johnson, C. (2014). Wireless Technology to Improve Communication in Noise, Seminars in Hearing, 35, 157-158.

Thibodeau, L. & Wallace, S. (2014). Guidelines and Standards for Wireless Technology for Individuals with Hearing Loss, Seminars in Hearing, 35, 159-167.

Thibodeau, L. & Schaper, L. (2014). Benefits of Digital Wireless Technology for Persons with Hearing Aids, Seminars in Hearing, 35, 168-175.

Thibodeau, L. and Working Group S3/81 (2014). ANSI/ASA S3.47 Specification of Performance
Measurement of Hearing Assistance Devices/Systems, American National Standards Institute.

Thibodeau, L. (2014). Comparison of Speech Recognition with Adaptive Digital and FM
Wireless Technology by Listeners who use Hearing Aids. American Journal of Audiology, 23, 201-210.


2013

Sullivan, J., Thibodeau, L., & Assmann, P. (2013). Auditory Training in Interrupted Noise
and Improvements in Speech Recognition in Noise for Children with Hearing Impairment. Journal of Acoustical Society of America. 133, 495-501. Thibodeau, Linda Page 5.


2012

Sullivan, J., Thibodeau, L., & Assmann, P. (2012). Performance Intensity Function in
Interrupted and Continuous Noise for Children with Hearing Impairment. Journal of Educational Audiology, 18, 6-12.


2011

Bondurant, L. & Thibodeau, L. (2011). Behavioral verification of programmable FM advantage
settings. Journal of Educational Audiology. 17, 11–22.

Saripella, R., Loizou, P., Thibodeau, L., & Alford, J. (2011). The effects of selective consonant
amplification on sentence recognition in noise by hearing-impaired listeners. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 130, 3028-37.

Cokely, C. & Thibodeau, L. (2011). Service Learning in Auditory Rehabilitation Courses at The
University of Texas at Dallas, American Journal of Audiology, 20, S233-S240.


2010

Thibodeau, L. (2010). Benefits of Adaptive FM Systems on Speech Recognition in Noise for
Listeners who use Hearing Aids. American Journal of Audiology, 19, 1-10.


Before 2010

Gillam, R., Frome Loeb, D., Hoffman, L., Bohman, T., Champlin, C., Thibodeau, L., Widen, J.,
Brandel, J., and Friel-Patti, S. (2008). The Efficacy of Fast ForWord-Language Intervention in School-Age Children with Language Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 51, 97 – 119.

Schafer, E., Thibodeau, L., Whalen, H., & Overson, G. (2007). Electroacoustic Evaluation of
Frequency-Modulated Receivers Interfaced with Personal Hearing Aids. Language, Speech, Hearing Services in the Schools, 38, 1-12.

Schafer, E. & Thibodeau, L. (2006). Speech Recognition in noise in children with cochlear
implants while listening in bilateral, bimodal, and FM-system arrangements. American Journal of Audiology. 15(2), 114-26.

Roeser, R., Thibodeau, L. & Cokely, C. (2005). The University of Texas at Dallas/Callier
Center for Communication Disorders Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Program, American Journal of Audiology, 14, 151-160.

Schafer, E. & Thibodeau, L. (2004). Speech Recognition Abilities of Adults Using Cochlear
Implants with FM Systems. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 15, 678-691.

Thibodeau, L. & Cokely, C. (2003). Maximizing Auditory Rehabilitation Training for Clients, Students, and Faculty through SIARC: Summer Intensive Aural Rehabilitation Conference. Journal of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, 36, 67-82.

Schafer, E. and Thibodeau, L. (2003). Speech Recognition Performance of Children Using Cochlear Implants and FM Systems. Journal of Educational Audiology,11, 15-26.

Sorri, M., Piiparinen, P., Huttunen, K., Haho, M., Tobey, E., Thibodeau, L., & Buckley, K.
(2003) Hearing Aid users benefit from induction loop when using digital cellular phones. Ear and Hearing. 24, 119-32.

Jerger, J., Thibodeau, L., Martin, J., Mehta, J., Tillman, G., Greenwald, R., Scott, J.,
Overson, G. (2002) Behavioral and Electrophysiological Evidence of Auditory Processing Disorder: A Twin Study. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 13, 438-60.

Thibodeau, L., DeLaRosa, N., & Champlin, C. (2001) Acoustic Consequences of Evaluating hearing aids via Stethoscopes and Listening Tubes. Volta Review, 102, 25-33.

Friel-Patti, S, DesBarres, K., & Thibodeau, L. (2001) Case Studies in Children using Fast ForwordTM. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10, 203-215.

Thibodeau, L., Britt, L, & Friel-Patti, S. (2001) Psychoacoustic performance in Children
completing Fast ForwordTM Training. American Journal of Speech, Language Pathology, 10, 248-257. Thibodeau, Linda Page 4.


Before 2000

Moore, S., Martin, F., & Thibodeau, L. (1997) Performance of monolingual and bilingual speakers of English and Spanish on the Synthetic Sentence Identification Test. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 25, 33-45.

Thibodeau, L. (1996) Evaluation of Auditory Enhancement and Auditory Suppression in Normal-Hearing Listeners with Reduced Speech Recognition in Noise. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 39, 947-956.

Thibodeau, L. & McCaffrey, H. (1992) The complexities of using direct-input hearing aids with FM systems, Volta Review, 95,189-193.

Thibodeau, L. (1991b) Exploration of factors beyond audibility that may influence speech recognition. Ear and Hearing, 12,109S-115S.

Thibodeau, L. (1991a) Performance of hearing-impaired persons on auditory enhancement tasks. Journal of Acoustical Society of America, 89, 2843-2850.

Martin, F., Severance, G., & Thibodeau, L. (1991) Insert earphones for speech recognition testing. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 2, 55-58.

Thibodeau, L. & Saucedo, K. (1990) Consistency of electroacoustic characteristics across components of FM systems. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 34, 628-635.

Thibodeau, L. (1990) Electroacoustic performance of twenty direct-input hearing aids with two FM amplification systems. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 21, 49-56.

Thibodeau, L., O’Neal, J. & Richards, N. (1989) A review of desirable features of children’s hearing aids. Journal of Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, 22, 74-81.

Thibodeau, L., & Schmitt, L. (1988) A report on condition of hearing aids in nursing homes and retirement centers. Journal of Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, 21, 113-119.

Thibodeau, L., McCaffrey, H., & Abrahamson, J. (l988) Effects of coupling hearing aids to FM systems via neck-loops. Journal of Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, 21, 49-56.

Thibodeau, L. & Van Tasell, D. (1987) Frequency resolution and speech reception in persons with sensori-neural hearing loss. Journal of Acoustical Society of America, 82, 864-873.

VanTasell, D., Fabry, D. & Thibodeau, L. (1987) Vowel masking patterns in normal and hearing impaired listeners. Journal of Acoustical Society of America, 81, 1586-1597.

Yanz, J., Carlstrom, J., & Thibodeau, L. (1985) Self-assessment of communication skills: toward the development of a new speech audiometric tool. Ear and Hearing, 6, 211-215.

Thibodeau, L., & Sussman, H. (1979) Performance on a test of categorical perception of speech in normal and communication disordered children. Journal of Phonetics, 7, 375-391.


Book Chapters


2016

Thibodeau, L. and Shonebarger, B. (2016). Removing Reluctance in Remote Microphone Use. In Madell, J. and Flexer, C. Ed. Pediatric Audiology Casebook. 2nd Edition. Plural Publishing.


2015

Thibodeau, L. (2015). Linguistic Considerations for Persons with Hearing Loss. In Augustine Agwuele and Andrew Lotto Ed. Essays in Speech Processes Language Production and Perception dedicated to Harvey M.Sussman. Equinox Publishing. www.equinoxpub.com.


2013

Thibodeau, L. (2013). Hearing Assistance Technology as part of Comprehensive Auditory Rehabilitation Program. In Montano, J. and Spitzer, J. Second Ed. Aural Rehabilitation for Thibodeau, Linda Page 6 Adults. Plural Publishing.

Thibodeau, L. (2013). Computer Based Auditory Training for children with Auditory Processing Disorders. In Chermak, G. and Musiek, F. Second Ed. Handbook of Central.


2011

Thibodeau, L. (2011) Hearing Aids. In Sanna, M , Kirtane, M.V, Devaiah, A. and de Souza, C. Ed. Otology and Neurotology. Thieme International.


2010

Thibodeau, L. (2010) FM Case Study. In Madell, J. and Flexer, C. Ed. Pediatric Audiology Casebook. Plural Publishing

Thibodeau, L. (2010) FM Systems interfaced with Cochlear Implants. Seminars in Hearing, 31, 47-72.


Before 2010

Thibodeau, L. (2009). Hearing Assistance Technology as part of Comprehensive Auditory Rehabilitation Program. In Montano, J. and Spitzer, J. Ed. Aural Rehabilitation for Adults. Plural Publishing.

Thibodeau, L. Sullivan, J, and Bondurant, L. (2008). Advocacy for Optimal Educational Arrangements. In Roland, P. and Loy, B. Ed. What Every Parent of Deaf Infants Should Know About cochlear implantation. Plural Publishing.

Thibodeau, L. (2006). Computer Based Auditory Training for children with Auditory Processing Disorders. In Chermak, G. and Musiek, F. Ed. Handbook of Central Auditory Processing Disorder: From Science to Practice.

Thibodeau, L. (2006). Speech Audiometry. (Revision) In Roeser, R., Valente,M., and Hosford-Dunn, H. Ed. Audiology: Diagnosis, New York, NY: Thieme Publishing Co.

Thibodeau, L. (2006). Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants. In Luterman, D. Ed. Children with Hearing Loss. Sedona, AZ: Auricle Ink Publishers.

Thibodeau, L. (2004). FM Systems: Terminology and Standardization. Proceedings from the International Conference on Achieving Clear Communication by Employing Sound Solutions (ACCESS) Conference. Chicago, IL.

Thibodeau, L. (2000) Speech Audiometry. In Roeser, R., Valente,M., and Hosford-Dunn, H Ed. Audiology: Diagnosis, New York, NY:Thieme Publishing Co.


Before 2000

Thibodeau, L. (1995) Assistive Listening Devices for Children. In Martin, F. and Clark, J. Eds. Hearing Care for Children. MA: Allyn & Bacon (pp. 263-283).

Thibodeau, L. (1992) Physical components and features of FM systems. In Ross, M. Ed. FM Auditory Training Systems: Characteristics, Selection, and Use. MD: York Press, Inc.

Thibodeau, L. (1992) Counseling for pediatric amplification. In Martin, F. and Clark, J. Eds.Effective Counseling in Audiology: Perspectives and Practice. NJ: Prentice Hall (pp. 147-179).


Other Writings


2014

Thibodeau, L. & Schaper, L. (2014). Benefits of Digital Wireless Technology for Persons with Hearing Aids, Seminars in Hearing, 35, 168-175.

Thibodeau, L. & Wallace, S. (2014). Guidelines and Standards for Wireless Technology for Individuals with Hearing Loss, Seminars in Hearing, 35, 159-167.

Thibodeau, L. & Johnson, C. (2014). Wireless Technology to Improve Communication in Noise, Seminars in Hearing, 35, 157-158.


2013

Thibodeau, L. (2013). Wireless Technology for Persons with Hearing Loss. Innovations, Vol 3, Issue 4, 20-24.


2011

Thibodeau, L. & Alford, J. A. (2011, November 22). Group Audiologic Rehabilitation for Adults: Ten Reasons to Add This Service to Private Practice. The ASHA Leader. DOI


2010

Thibodeau, L. & Blackwell, A. (2010) Verbal Auditory Agnosia. Encyclopedia of Autism. Springer Inc.

Thibodeau, L. and Alford, J., (2010). Benefits of Intensive Auditory Rehabilitation Training,
Perspectives on Aural Rehabilitation and Its Instrumentation, 17:4-18, DOI https://pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/arii17.1.4


Before 2010

Thibodeau, L. (2009) Serving Students with Hearing Loss in the Schools: A Comprehensive
Audiologic Management Plan, ASHA Leader, Vol. 22.

Thibodeau, L. (2008) Use of FM Systems in Infants. Proceedings for Early Identification,
Diagnosis and Treatment of Deafness in Infants Madrid, Spain.

Thibodeau, L. (2008) Page Ten: How the TELEGRAM can help your patients “Reach out and
touch someone!” Hearing Journal, 61, 10-17.

Sullivan, J. and Thibodeau, L. (2007) Computer-based Auditory Training in Noise for
Children with Hearing Impairment. Texas Journal of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, 14-21.

Thibodeau, L. (2007) Application of Advanced Listening Technology in Adults-AALTA,
Proceedings of Hearing Care in Adults. Chicago: Phonak.pp. 3-13.

Thibodeau, L. (2006) The Future of Auditory Rehabilitation. Pinnacle, Fall issue, Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology.

Thibodeau, L. M. (2006, Nov. 28). Five important questions about FM systems and cochlear implants. The ASHA Leader, 11(16), 22-23.

Thibodeau, L. (2006) Behavioral Verification of Speech Recognition Benefit for Children with FM Systems Coupled to Cochlear Implants. www.audiologyonline.com.

Thibodeau, L. (2006) The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Audiologists Who Serve Children. www.audiologyonline.com.

Thibodeau, L. and Johnson, Cheryl DeConde (2005, Sept) Serving Children with Hearing Loss in Public School Settings, ASHA Leader, pp. 6-7, 36-38.

Thibodeau, L. (2004). Maximizing Communication via Hearing Assistance Technology: Plotting beyond the Audiogram! Special Issue: Assistive Listening Devices. Thibodeau, Linda Page 7 Hearing Journal, 57,46-51.

Dollahan, C, Anderson, R., Feeny, P, Grose, J., Nelson, P., Schule, M., Thibodeau, L., Moss, S. (2004). Evidenced-Based Practice in Communication Disorders: an Introduction. Technical Report. www.asha.org.

Thibodeau, L. (2003) Outcome measures for fitting FM systems. ASHA Special Interest Division 7 Newsletter.

Thibodeau, L. & Schafer, E. (2002). Issues to consider regarding use of FM systems with infants with hearing loss. ASHA Special Interest Division Newsletter, April, 18-21.

Thibodeau, L. (2000) The Best of ’99: Audiologic Rehabilitation. The Hearing Journal, 53(5), 75-78.

Thibodeau, L., Schafer, E., & Matthews, S. (2000) Evaluation of Phonak Microlink FM Systems. Educational Audiology Review.


Before 2000

Thibodeau, L. (1999) Comparison of 1994 and 1999 ASHA Guidelines for Fitting and
Monitoring FM Systems. Journal of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, 22, 105-108.

Thibodeau., L. (1999) Choosing an Ear-level FM Receiver. Advance for Audiologists, 1, 39-40.

Thibodeau, L. and Dybala, P. (1998) Summary of Position Papers, Practice Guidelines, Definitions, and Technical Reports Pertaining to Rehabilitative Audiology. Journal of the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, 31, 131-138.

Gillam, R., Pena, L., Thibodeau, L. & Eyer, J. (1998) Multimedia case studies In Communication Disorders. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Co.

Thibodeau, L. (1997) Computerized Auditory Training for Children with Hearing Loss,
Master’s Thesis completed in memory of Jennifer Sue Spargrove, University of Texas at Austin.

Thibodeau, L. (1995) Assessment of Assistive Listening Devices. The Hearing Review, 2 (6), 12.

Thibodeau, L. (1994) Status of graduate training in educational audiology in university programs. Educational Audiology Newsletter, Spring.

Thibodeau, L. and Balash, J. (1993) Equivalent input noise in personal FM systems. Educational Audiology Monographs, 3, 1-4.

Thibodeau, L. (1989) Facilitating communication in nursing homes through the use of assistive listening devices. Nursing Homes, 38, 25-28.


Back to Top